As a successful novel writer, where do the inspirations for your books come from?

This is the question I am most asked, and the one that I am simply unable to answer – I have no idea.

What lessons have you learned from working in the political arena?

I haven’t got an hour to answer this question.

If you could invite anyone to a dinner party who would it be and why?

Thomas Jefferson to talk to him about the forming of the American Constitution and the early days of the Washington Presidency; Nelson Mandela, to ask him how he was able to maintain such a dignified stance on leaving prison, and Annette Benning, who I’ve been mad about for longer than I care to admit.

What policy would you most like to action in government?

Getting rid of the clock change - only the Scots in Cabinet and government hold it up.

What advice would you have given yourself 5 years ago?

Keep fit.

Any interesting travel stories?

I hate travel, I hate planes, trains, cars – I view them only as a necessity.

What’s the most incredible thing that ever happened to you?

Going to prison.

Joe Blogs : The famous Lord Jeffrey Archer kindly answered my questions, and quite revealing they are too. He doesn't use a computer and dictates his blog, that's when you know you've made it Jeffrey!

Jeffrey has an impressive CV, being a very successful author and renowned former politician. Jeffrey has been published in 63 countries and more than 32 languages with international sales of more than 125 million copies, a couple of his famous books being, Kane And Abel, and The Fourth Estate, to name but two.

His political life has had many highs, and he is undoubtedly a great leader, he was a member of parliament for Louth for 5 years, a former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative party for 1 year, a Conservative Party Candidate for London Mayor, and was made a Life Peer by the Queen in 1992. Jeffrey was charged with perjury and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in 2001, and was released in July 2003 having served 2 years in prison. He published 3 volumes of his prison diaries, Volume I Hell, Volume II Purgatory, and Volume III Heaven.

Oh and just a wonderful random fact to round off, in 1966 he ran 100 yards in 9.6 seconds for Great Britain!

So all in all a complex character with a very interesting life, and I have only touched the surface in my profile here. It is well worth checking out his blog, and literary works. And thanks again for taking part Jeffrey.

P.S. You mention your first love taught you a passion for art. I can relate because when in San Francisco I lost my 'art.

Joe Blogs

Welcome, I'm Mr Joe Blogs. On this site, I'll be taking a comedic look at world events, and interviewing interesting people & bloggers. Carrying on a fine family tradition, that goes back to Grandpa Blogs, as seen in the movie Blogs Of War, directed By Stephen Spielblog. Feel free to email me, or leave a comment :) matt_clarke1981@hotmail.com